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Friday, May 8, 2015

Soft Pretzels

Soft pretzels are a nice treat generally found at the mall or even the airport. It is good to be able to make your own (the aroma very similar to fresh baked bread is wonderful). This recipe sure does beat the frozen variety available at most supermarkets.

Treat yourself to a batch of freshly baked pretzels...great for a party or just a fun snack!

This recipe was compiled from many different sources.

(Not recommended to mix by hand or with a hand mixer. Cali's Cuisine is a HUGE proponent of using a stand mixer or bread machine to mix the dough.)

Bring water and baking soda to boil. (NOTE: If you do not like the 'soapy' characteristic flavor of pretzels, omit the baking soda.)

Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, form into 12-inch rope, form into pretzel shape and place on parchment lined cookie sheet or baking tray.

When all the pretzels have been formed, place upside down in boiling water for one minute, flip with a slotted spatula (pretzels will then be right side up) and boil an additional minute. Remove from boiling water and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.